The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Captain (Infantry) Andrew P. Glovas, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 15th Psychological Operations Battalion, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on 9 January 1966. When a neighbor rushed to Captain Glovas’ quarters and told him that her house was on fire and that her infant child was trapped in the upper story bedroom, he ran to her home to rescue the baby. Although the dense smoke from the fire on the second floor permeated the stair well, he succeeded in reaching the upper story but was prevented from going into the burning room by the intense heat and smoke. Then, with determination and complete disregard for his own safety, he ignored the danger of asphyxiation, entered the burning area, and located the child. With the infant in his arms, he returned to the head of the stairs where he passed the child to its mother moments before he was overcome by smoke inhalation which required his being assisted from the burning dwelling by others on the scene. Captain Glovas’ heroic conduct in this hazardous situation and his profound concern for the welfare of the child are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself in the military service.